Owner reclaims sheep wearing holiday sweater
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A sheep wearing a festive red-and-green sweater who was found wandering around Omaha has been reunited with his owner. Owner Margaret Vazquez tells KMTV she initially panicked when...
View ArticleLynn Haven uses existing contracts to save money on big purchases
LYNN HAVEN — The Lynn Haven Commission on Tuesday approved a task order from Phoenix Construction for advanced wastewater treatment filters. Because the city used an existing contract with Phoenix,...
View ArticleBusiness Profile: Lynn Haven company offers innovative business solutions
Business name: USA Bookkeeping & Business Solutions Address: 401 W. 14th St., Lynn Haven Phone Number: 850-441-3147 Website: www.USABooksandBusiness.com Email address:...
View ArticleCallaway raises pay for employees
CALLAWAY — The Callaway City Commission has approved increasing pay brackets for 11 employees and granting pay increases specified in the 2014-15 budget. The commission accepted the staff...
View ArticleCounterfeit bills passed at Habitat store
PANAMA CITY — A couple of Panama City residents have been arrested on charges they made purchases with fake money at a local business that builds homes for the impoverished, according to Bay County...
View ArticleSuspended Bonifay teacher won’t be charged
BONIFAY — The State Attorney’s Office says it won’t pursue criminal child abuse or endangerment charges against a Bonifay Elementary School teacher who was found to have been under the influence of...
View ArticleSexual predator wins $3 million from Florida Lottery
MOUNT DORA (AP) — A sexual predator has won almost $3 million from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. Orlando television station WKMG reported Wednesday that Timothy Poole purchased the winning...
View ArticleSun setting on solar power incentive
PANAMA CITY — James Morris takes real pleasure watching his digital electric meter run backwards. “I’m making money!” Morris said. The auto shop owner’s excitement is understandable. His business uses...
View ArticleRESTORE proposals cut in half
PANAMA CITY — A citizens advisory committee has whittled in half a list of environmental and economic development projects that will move ahead in the application process and potentially receive...
View ArticleNo deal yet for woman charged with shooting snake at school
PANAMA CITY — Plea negotiations in the case of a Panama City woman accused of firing a gun on school grounds to protect nearby children from a water moccasin have met a stalemate. April Dawn Demarco,...
View ArticleFree community day at Miracle Strip
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Northstar Church is partnering with Miracle Strip Amusement Park to offer a free Community Day at the park on Saturday, Dec. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. Admission and rides at the park...
View ArticlePCB to vote on Spring Break event fencing Thursday
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A previous proposal to close a portion of Panama City Beach behind free events during Spring Break has been eliminated in the latest version of an ordinance to be considered by the...
View ArticleState wants murder suspect’s ex-lawyer to testify
PANAMA CITY — State prosecutors have demanded the defense attorney of a murder suspect reveal confidential attorney client communications. However, testimony about those communications came during a...
View ArticleBay County teachers to get bonus, raise
PANAMA CITY — Bay District Schools teachers will see a bonus on their Dec. 19 paychecks, just in time to finish up last-minute holiday shopping. The School Board approved annual bonuses and raise...
View ArticleHarvard professor apologizes to Chinese restaurant for rant
BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard Business School instructor who blasted a Boston-area Chinese restaurant for overcharging him by $4 on a takeout order apologized Wednesday for a lengthy and widely publicized...
View ArticlePolice: Students stole fraternity's chicken, ate it
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — University of Vermont Police say three students are accused of stealing a chicken from a Burlington fraternity house, killing it and eating it at a dormitory. The Chittenden...
View ArticleHurricane center: New warnings on storm surge
MIAMI (AP) — If tropical weather approaches the U.S. next year, coastal residents will see new, separate warnings about storm surge in addition to those about winds, the National Hurricane Center said...
View ArticleBoard of College Governors meet to discuss prepaid plans
PANAMA CITY — The Florida Board of College Governors met at Gulf Coast State College on Thursday and discussed the increase in prepaid college plans. Florida colleges have already sold 19,000 plans in...
View ArticleWater district appoints new director
HAVANA — The Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board on Thursday appointed Brett Cyphers as executive director. Cyphers has served as the assistant executive director since June...
View ArticleWearing ugly sweaters benefits kids
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Donning an ugly holiday sweater this season can bring smiles to adults and children. Marina Cantina, 5550 N. Lagoon Drive, is hosting its inaugural Holiday Ugly Sweater Party on...
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